Water lily This, in many ways, unique lake, which has the status of a national park, covers a total of 391 km2. Paul's side Two-thirds of the lake belongs to Montenegro, while one-third belongs to it
Water lily
This, in many ways, unique lake, which has the status of a national park, covers a total of 391 km2.
Paul's side
Two thirds of the lake belong to Montenegro, while one third is in Albania.
There are a large number of sandy beaches and picnic spots on Lake Skadar, which, apart from their beauty, are also known for their restaurants, which offer a wide selection of cuisine specialties from the region.
Specialties such as smoked carp, Crmnica wine, eels... Carp is an endemic fish that lives only in Lake Skadar.
The lake, together with the surrounding areas, is registered, on the basis of the Rasmar Convention, in the world list of wetlands of international importance. The average depth is 6, and in some places up to 60 meters, and it is completely below sea level.
Virpazar Lake Skadar and the surrounding areas are decorated with a very significant number of cultural and historical monuments. It is recognizable by the island's churches and monasteries: Starčevo, Beška, Moračnik and others.
River Crnojevića, bridge
It is also known for its medieval fortifications and towns such as Žabljak Crnojevića, Obod, where there was a printing house where the first book in this part of Europe was printed in 1494, then the famous Lesenrdo, etc.
Campers on Karuč
On Karuč there are the remains of Knjaž's summer house, a bridge over Rijeka Crnojevića, a monument to the 13th of July insurgents in Virpazar
Prince's summer house on Karuč In this unique natural reserve, rich in flora and fauna, a large number of birds live, including the Pelican.
Lake Skadar is a unique bird reserve in the world.
It is ideal for birdwatchers, fishermen, hunters, lovers of medieval history, architecture and, as we have already said, gourmets.
A view of Pavlov's side from the lake
View of Lovćen from the lake
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